Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga (C) pays the last respects to Obwangor yesterday. PHOTO BY GEOFFREY SSERUYANGE In Summary Obwangor’s death comes after two key figures passed on early this year before the country celebrates 50 years of independence in October. As the Golden Jubilee Independence celebrations get closer, elders who played pivotal roles in shaping post-independence Uganda are dying in quick succession. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Abege’s goal against Water is a contender for goal of the season Bunnamwaya midfielder Kizito Luwagga and Maroons striker George Opio Abege are on the verge of securing a treble of accolades this season. Luwagga and Abege are contesting the Bell Super League Footballer of the Year award while the former is also short-listed for the best midfielder gong. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Forgotten man Hamza Saleh was the hero for Wanderers at Kyambogo. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Willy Kavuma (Express), Ronald Lukungu (Masaka LC), George Abege (Maroons), Steven Bengo and Moses Ndawula (Villa) and Luwagga Kizito (Bunnamwaya) pose with their Bell Player of the Month awards yesterday. photo by abubaker lubowa In Summary Mutebi’s side are boosted by the return of midfielder Noah Ssemakula, who had a late cameo against Utoda. Bell Super League matches - 4. 30pmHoima-Busia vs. Maroons, BugembeFire Masters vs. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
More than half of the UK population are apparently contemplating revenge on a co-worker, boss or friend - mostly via Facebook or Twitter, a new poll has suggested. Up to 52% of Britons are currently plotting some sort of vengeance, the survey of 2,000 people polled to mark the release of the TCM's new Western TV series Hell on Wheels showed. Co-workers ranked as the most popular targets, followed by friends and bosses. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Sudan and South Sudan will this week set a date to restart face-to-face peace talks after bitter border conflict and the missing of a UN deadline, African Union mediator Thabo Mbeki said Monday. Mbeki, a former South African president, heads the AU mediation team for the talks, which were suspended after heavy clashes last month between former civil war foes in Khartoum and Juba. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
A Tororo-bound limestone truck stuck along Bulambuli-Karamoja Road, blocking all traffic on Sunday. Leaders in Karamoja Sub-region want these trucks stopped from plying their roads, saying the weight they carry is the major contributor to road accidents and damages. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
China Sonangol International Holdings Ltd, the Chinese government investment firm, has been plunged into fresh controversy following revelation that it procured obsolete aircraft for the Tanzanian flag carrier. One of the three aircraft purchased by China Sonangol, a Dash 8 300 series operated by Air Tanzania Corporation Ltd (ATCL) crashed in April at Kigoma Airport in western Tanzania, injuring 35 passengers and four crew members. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
People trying their luck in gambling at Grand Casino, Crested Towers in Kampala. Wealthy gamblers often hit the casinos while the low-earning gamblers and soccer-passionate gamblers hit the slot machine joints and sport betting centers. FILE PHOTO In Summary Government intends to widen the tax base by roping in some sections of the population that have previously gone untaxed. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
State Minister for Privatisation, Aston Kajara has said government is considering reduction of procedures taken to obtain business licenses in an efort to improve the country’s business climate. The Minister said this after receiving a report of the Business License Reform Committee outlining recommendations for business licenses in Uganda. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
HomeOpEdCartoon Cartoon Share Bookmark Print Email Email this article to a friendFriend's Email Address Your Email Message Submit Cancel Rating Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has said he wants to retire but fears his party would disintegrate. Your Email Message Send Cancel Posted Tuesday, May 22 2012 at 00:00. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Willy Kavuma (Express), Ronald Lukungu (Masaka LC), George Abege (Maroons), Steven Bengo and Moses Ndawula (Villa) and Luwagga Kizito (Bunnamwaya) pose with their Bell Player of the Month awards yesterday. photo by abubaker lubowa In Summary Mutebi’s side are boosted by the return of midfielder Noah Ssemakula, who had a late cameo against Utoda. Bell Super League matches - 4. 30pmHoima-Busia vs. Maroons, BugembeFire Masters vs. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Abege’s goal against Water is a contender for goal of the season Bunnamwaya midfielder Kizito Luwagga and Maroons striker George Opio Abege are on the verge of securing a treble of accolades this season. Luwagga and Abege are contesting the Bell Super League Footballer of the Year award while the former is also short-listed for the best midfielder gong. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
A woman assembles Splash juice made out of mangoes at the factory. Uganda is endowed with natural fruits that can be processed and exported, earning the farmers premium prices internationally. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
A cashier counts part of the day’s collections. Business people can look to investment clubs as a means of raising capital to grow their enterprises. Photo by Edgar R. Batte In Summary Every one at some point in life needs money to meet daily expenses or other pressing demands. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Fresh fish assembled before it is taken to different selling points in the country. File photo Government is establishing aquaculture parks in different areas countrywide. Once this sets off, experts anticipate it will bring back the glory of Uganda as a strong fish exporting country in the region and Africa. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Support continued to pour in on Sunday for South African President Jacob Zuma over a vulgar painting that depicts him with his genitals exposed. Support gained momentum after the African National Congress (ANC) launched an urgent court case to stop the display and distribution of the painting from the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg and the website of the City Press newspaper. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary The district land board says some top officials in the authority are being used. Kampala District Land Board has accused Kampala Capital City Authority top officials of influencing the board’s operation to execute opportunist interests of grabbing public land and people’s property. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Mt. of the Moon area in Rwenzori. Land acquisition was a difficult one for Madhvani as he sought to expand his sugarcane plantations in Busoga. PHOTO by www. hipuganda. org In Summary Bypassing the colonial land policies and acquiring large tracts of land allowed Madhvani and Mehta, to acquire capital and dominate the economy of Uganda. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Gen. Kayihura speaks to the Congolese refugees at Bunagana border post at the weekend. He ordered them to leave the border for security reasons. Insecurity in eastern DR Congo has seen thousands of people fleeing to the Ugandan side for protection. PHOTO BY Andrew Bagala In Summary Gen. Kayihura’s orders follow continued fights between Congolese government and rebel outfits in the eastern part of the country. 00:00 22.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online